Utah Valley University chooses controversial commencement speaker in wake of Charlie Kirk death

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Utah Valley University has chosen Sharon McMahon as its commencement speaker, sparking backlash due to her past comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. The university will award McMahon an honorary doctorate of education during the commencement ceremony on April 29.
Utah Valley University selected Sharon McMahon as its commencement speaker. McMahon's past social media post about Charlie Kirk's assassination sparked controversy. Kirk was assassinated at the university last September. The school will award McMahon an honorary doctorate of education on April 29. The choice of speaker has been criticized by some, including the Turning Point USA chapter president and Utah GOP Sen. Mike Lee.
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